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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="mmu_ps.xsl"?> <curriculum xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns="http://elframework.org/curriculum/elements" > <organization> <identifier>mmu.ac.uk</identifier> <description>Manchester Metropolitan University</description> <aims> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA1</identifier> <description>The development of students' intellectual and imaginative powers</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA2</identifier> <description>The development of students' understanding and judgement</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA3</identifier> <description>The development of students' problem solving skills</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA4</identifier> <description>The development of students' ability to communicate</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA5</identifier> <description>The development of students' ability to see relationships within what they have learned and to perceive their field of study in a broader perspective</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMU_GA6</identifier> <description>The stimulation of an enquiring, analytical and creative approach, encouraging independent judgement and critical self-awareness</description> </aim> </aims> <childOrganizations> <organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk/mmubs</organizationRef> </childOrganizations> </organization> <organization> <identifier>cim.co.uk</identifier> <description>Chartered Institute of Marketing</description> </organization> <organization> <identifier>QAA</identifier> <benchmarks> <benchmark> <identifier>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</identifier> <description>General Business and Management (QAA, 2000)</description> </benchmark> <benchmark> <identifier>QAA_2000_Comp</identifier> <description>Computing (QAA, 2000)</description> </benchmark> </benchmarks> </organization> <organization> <identifier>mmu.ac.uk/mmubs</identifier> <description>Manchester Metropolitan University Business School</description> <aims> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA1</identifier> <description>Provide the highest standard of general education in business to honours degree level within the resources that are available, and to thereby develop the students’ transformative and transferable intellectual skills and competencies relevant to the pursuit of a career in an aspect of business</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA2</identifier> <description>Develop within the student cohort a strong sense of strategic awareness and to encourage a positive enthusiasm towards the effective management of change.</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA3</identifier> <description>Develop the student’s understanding of business and management and to foster a critical appreciation of the uses and limitations of theories and models in the analysis of real world problems, especially with regard to their relevance to this sector</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA4</identifier> <description>Develop the student’s ability: to learn and to take responsibility for learning; to apply discrimination in gathering information; to reason analytically; and to provide a coherent expression to the outcome of the research undertaken</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA5</identifier> <description>Enable the students to be aware of and develop a variety of interpersonal, personal and group working skills relevant to the context of business; to encourage them to aspire to the highest standards of personal performance and effectiveness in all their work.</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA6</identifier> <description>Forecast, plan, allocate and manage resources effectively and efficiently and in the workplace thereafter</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA7</identifier> <description>Ensure that students have the capabilities to make informed choices in developing their individual interests and areas of expertise and have an overview of business as a holistic entity</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA8</identifier> <description>Equip the students with the ability to manage changing and differing business environments, internal and external to organisations</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA9</identifier> <description>Be aware of the cultural and social dimensions of business</description> </aim> <aim> <identifier>MMUBS_GA10</identifier> <description>Ensure students adopt a positive attitude towards lifelong learning</description> </aim> </aims> </organization> <organization> <identifier>mmu.ac.uk/mmubs/bitms</identifier> <description>Manchester Metropolitan University Division of Business Information Technology and Management Science</description> </organization> <spec type="Programme"> <identifier>550</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology</dc:title> <owningBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk/mmubs</organizationRef></owningBodies> <aims> <aimRef>MMU_GA1</aimRef> <aimRef>MMU_GA2</aimRef> <aimRef>MMU_GA3</aimRef> <aimRef>MMU_GA4</aimRef> <aimRef>MMU_GA5</aimRef> <aimRef>MMU_GA6</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA1</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA2</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA3</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA4</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA5</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA6</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA7</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA8</aimRef> <aimRef>MMUBS_GA9</aimRef> </aims> <specAssembly> <spec type="Course"> <identifier>5508</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology</dc:title> <dc:subject>business</dc:subject> <dc:subject>information systems</dc:subject> <dc:subject>information technology</dc:subject> <dc:subject>computing</dc:subject> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>This innovative programme is one of a suite designed in close consultation with industry to prepare graduates for the real opportunities and challenges that Information Technology (IT) brings for business. Solid business awareness is developed alongside key interpersonal skills and specialist IT knowledge.</p> <p>Year 1 units include fundamentals of business accounting, information and communication technologies, information systems development and personal development, whilst Year 2 extends the skills and knowledge gained in Year 1 to ensure that students can maximise the opportunity presented by the third year in industry/commerce.</p> <p>Students spend the third year on a placement in a commercial / industrial position of responsibility with one of a variety of organisations, ranging from multi-nationals to small and medium enterprises. They will receive a high level of support in securing a suitable placement from the dedicated Placement Office within MMUBS.</p> <p>Year 4 builds on the placement experience to develop advanced business IT skills and enables academic specialisation in areas such as e-commerce, knowledge management, intranets, databases, human computer interaction and marketing.</p> <p>(Programmes are constantly reviewed and may therefore be subject to revisions. For updated information please refer to www.mmu.ac.uk/businessschool).</p> </div> </description> <code type="JACS">JACS Code</code> <code type="UCAS">G562</code> <benchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_Comp</benchmarkRef> </benchmarks> <strategy type="Assessment"> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>A careful balance of in-course assignments and examinations ensures both rigor and relevance in assessed work.</p> <p>The work placement year is not formally assessed, but must be completed satisfactorily.</p> </div> </description> </strategy> <recognitions> <recognition> <award type="Final"> <awardTitle>BSc(Hons) Business Information Technology</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Honours</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> <recognition> <award type="Exit"> <awardTitle>Diploma of HE in Business Information Technology</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Intermediate</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> <recognition> <award type="Exit"> <awardTitle>Certificate of HE in Business Information Technology</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Certificate</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> </recognitions> <accreditations> <accreditation> <accreditingBodies> <organizationRef>cim.co.uk</organizationRef> </accreditingBodies> <accreditedFrom>2002-08-01</accreditedFrom> </accreditation> </accreditations> <specAssembly> <spec type="Stage" level="1"> <identifier>55081</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology Stage 1</dc:title> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO1</identifier> <description>Demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying concepts, principles and practices in general management and business</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO2</identifier> <description>Demonstrate an ability to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO3</identifier> <description>Carry out different approaches to solving problems related to their area of study</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO4</identifier> <description>Explain the results of their study data accurately and reliably in a structured and coherent way</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO5</identifier> <description>Carry out further skills development within a managed and structured environment</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO6</identifier> <description>Demonstrate awareness of and carry out a variety of interpersonal, personal and group working skills relevant to the context of business and academic study</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO7</identifier> <description>Describe and apply those transferable skills necessary for employment requiring limited exercise of personal responsibility</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO8</identifier> <description>Demonstrate foundation knowledge in business and management, ICT architecture, system development and typical business applications</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO9</identifier> <description>Use appropriate concepts and techniques to describe business organisations, particularly their functions, financial status and information systems</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1030</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO10</identifier> <description>Present information effectively in both verbal and written form</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO11</identifier> <description>Gather information form a variety of sources and use ICT tools to analyse and present business data</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO12</identifier> <description>Use a range of software, including web browsers, spreadsheets, word processors and presentation of graphics and be able to demonstrate simple database, web development and application design and programming concepts</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO13</identifier> <description>Demonstrate awareness of and basic competence with multi-media development environments</description> </learningOutcome> </learningOutcomes> <specAssembly collection="mandatories"> <specRef level="1">5C1010</specRef> <specRef level="1">5A1020</specRef> <specRef level="1">5A1030</specRef> <specRef level="1">5E1010</specRef> <specRef level="1">5D1010</specRef> <specRef level="1">5G1030</specRef> </specAssembly> </spec> <spec type="Stage"> <identifier>55082</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology Stage 2</dc:title> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO1</identifier> <description>Develop knowledge and limited critical understanding of the main principles of the subject</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO2</identifier> <description>Develop the ability to apply concepts, principles and techniques of the subject, including their practical application</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO3</identifier> <description>Employ basic research methods in the subject area and propose appropriate different approaches to solving problems in the subject area</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO4</identifier> <description>Appreciate an understanding of the limits of their knowledge</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO5</identifier> <description>Compare a range of principles and techniques and undertake limited critical analysis of information to propose solutions to problems</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO6</identifier> <description>Communicate effectively both arguments and analysis to a variety of audiences and deploy key techniques effectively</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO7</identifier> <description>Develop existing skills and new competences that will in the future enable them to take responsibility within organisations</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO8</identifier> <description>Demonstrating ability to manage their own learning and make use of primary sources of information</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO9</identifier> <description>Expand transferable skills necessary for employment requiring some exercise of personal responsibility and decision making</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO10</identifier> <description>Use appropriate concepts to interpret the dimensions of business organisations and be able to provide high level discussion of the implications of these for ICT systems development</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO11</identifier> <description>Explore the technical, organisation and financial desirability and feasibility of possible ICT applications</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO12</identifier> <description>Demonstrate systems development skills from requirements elicitation to design</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO13</identifier> <description>Demonstrate an appreciation of the issues involved in management of IT and be able to apply project management techniques</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO14</identifier> <description>Demonstrate knowledge of innovation and appreciate the impact of emerging trends like globalisation and e-commerce upon these and other aspects of business</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55082_LO15</identifier> <description>Build a prototype system for a multi-user internet/ database application</description> </learningOutcome> </learningOutcomes> <specAssembly collection="mandatories"> <specRef level="2">5A2030</specRef> <specRef level="2">5A2040</specRef> <specRef level="2">5A2050</specRef> <specRef level="2">5F2010</specRef> <specRef level="2">5A2060</specRef> <specRef level="2">5D2030</specRef> </specAssembly> <admission> <description>Completion of Stage 1 or equivalent</description> </admission> </spec> <spec type="Stage"> <identifier>55083</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology Placement</dc:title> </spec> <spec type="Stage"> <identifier>55084</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology Stage 3</dc:title> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO1</identifier> <description>Evaluate some of the appropriate key contexts in which the subject operates. Some of these contexts will be at the fore front of subject development</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO2</identifier> <description>Select appropriate current technical language and practices of the subject area and utilise established techniques of analysis and enquiry</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO3</identifier> <description>Select and justify appropriate communication mechanisms to satisfy stakeholder requirements for both financial and non financial information</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO4</identifier> <description>Critically assess the contribution made by the contemporary research and practices, making judgements about the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of the knowledge in the subject area</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO5</identifier> <description>Evaluate and interpret principles and techniques in a range of knowledge situations (i.e. work experience, consultancy or international exchange) and to initiate and carry out projects based on these</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO6</identifier> <description>Critically evaluate information, make judgements and identify and justify solutions to business, management or financial problems</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO7</identifier> <description>Select, initiate and transfer appropriate employment skills. This will require the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility, decision making and the ability to undertake life long learning</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO8</identifier> <description>Assume responsibility for investigating and analysing complex Business-ICT issues using appropriate primary and secondary sources</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO9</identifier> <description>Present informed discussion about the strategic application of ICT to a range of business organisations, from micro-businesses to trans-national corporations</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO10</identifier> <description>Recognise and propose methods for addressing problems arising from Business-ICT change</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55084_LO11</identifier> <description>Understand, apply and critique theories of the management of information within organisations and relationship to society</description> </learningOutcome> </learningOutcomes> <specAssembly collection="mandatories"> <specRef>5A3040</specRef> <specRef>5A3090</specRef> <specRef>5A3070</specRef> <specAssembly collection="options" selectMin="60" selectMax="60" selectOn="credit"> <specRef>5A3080</specRef> <specRef>5J3020</specRef> <specRef>5A3060</specRef> <specRef>G51</specRef> </specAssembly> </specAssembly> <admission> <description>Completion of Stage 2 or equivalent</description> </admission> </spec> </specAssembly> <career> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>People who can offer technical competence, coupled with business understanding and strong interpersonal and problem solving skills, are considered to be a valuable organisational resource. They are sought out by organisations to assist them in both technical and traditional areas of business activity.</p> </div> </description> </career> <specialFeature> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Your university studies are enhanced by the placement year. This experience complements your academic knowledge, enabling you to bring both these elements together and so excel in your final year.</p> </div> </description> </specialFeature> <offeringPattern> <studyMode>Full Time</studyMode> <duration>4 Years</duration> <teachingBodies> <organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef> </teachingBodies> </offeringPattern> <contacts> <contact type="web"> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a href="http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/coursedetail.php?uref=51">http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/coursedetail.php?uref=51</a> </div> </description> </contact> <contact type="email"> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a href="mailto:ugadmissions@mmu.ac.uk">ugadmissions@mmu.ac.uk</a> </div> </description> </contact> </contacts> </spec> <spec type="Course"> <identifier>5507</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Systems</dc:title> <dc:subject>business</dc:subject> <dc:subject>information systems</dc:subject> <dc:subject>information technology</dc:subject> <dc:subject>computing</dc:subject> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>This innovative programme is one of a suite designed in close consultation with industry to prepare graduates for the real opportunities and challenges that Information Technology (IT) brings for business. Solid business awareness is developed alongside key interpersonal skills and specialist IT knowledge.</p> <p>The emphasis in Year 1 is on developing knowledge and skills in business, information and communication technologies, and personal and interpersonal skills. This knowledge is developed in the second year where there is more emphasis on how information systems are developed, implemented and managed in business.</p> <p>The final year takes a more strategic approach to the role of information systems. It also permits students to take options and undertake an independent project, and so shape their final year of study in line with their interests and career aspirations.</p> </div> </description> <code type="JACS"></code> <code type="UCAS">G503</code> <benchmarks> <benchmark> <identifier>BM1</identifier> <description>General Business and Management (QAA, 2000)</description> </benchmark> <benchmark> <identifier>BM2</identifier> <description>Computing (QAA, 2000)</description> </benchmark> </benchmarks> <strategy type="Assessment"> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>A careful balance of in-course assignments and examinations ensures both rigour and relevance in assessed work.</p></div> </description> </strategy> <recognitions> <recognition> <award type="Final"> <awardTitle>BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Honours</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> <recognition> <award type="Exit"> <awardTitle>Diploma of HE in Business Information Systems</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Intermediate</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> <recognition> <award type="Exit"> <awardTitle>Certificate of HE in Business Information Systems</awardTitle> <awardLevel type="FHEQ">Certificate</awardLevel> <awardingBodies><organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk</organizationRef></awardingBodies> </award> </recognition> </recognitions> <accreditations> <accreditation> <accreditingBodies> <organizationRef>cim.co.uk</organizationRef> </accreditingBodies> <accreditedFrom>2002-08-01</accreditedFrom> </accreditation> </accreditations> <specAssembly> <spec type="Stage" level="1"> <identifier>55081</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Technology Stage 1</dc:title> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55081_LO1</identifier> <description>Demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying concepts, principles and practices in general management and business</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO2</identifier> <description>Demonstrate an ability to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO3</identifier> <description>Carry out different approaches to solving problems related to their area of study</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO4</identifier> <description>Explain the results of their study data accurately and reliably in a structured and coherent way</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO5</identifier> <description>Carry out further skills development within a managed and structured environment</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO6</identifier> <description>Demonstrate awareness of and carry out a variety of interpersonal, personal and group working skills relevant to the context of business and academic study</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO7</identifier> <description>Describe and apply those transferable skills necessary for employment requiring limited exercise of personal responsibility</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO8</identifier> <description>Demonstrate foundation knowledge in business and management, ICT architecture, system development and typical business applications</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO9</identifier> <description>Use appropriate concepts and techniques to describe business organisations, particularly their functions, financial status and information systems</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1030</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO10</identifier> <description>Present information effectively in both verbal and written form</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO11</identifier> <description>Gather information form a variety of sources and use ICT tools to analyse and present business data</description> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_GenBusMgt</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55071_LO12</identifier> <description>Use a range of software, including web browsers, spreadsheets, word processors and presentation of graphics and be able to demonstrate simple database, web development and application design and programming concepts</description> <relatedSpecs> <specRef>5A1020</specRef> </relatedSpecs> <relatedBenchmarks> <benchmarkRef>QAA_2000_Comp</benchmarkRef> </relatedBenchmarks> </learningOutcome> </learningOutcomes> <specAssembly collection="mandatories"> <specRef>5A3040</specRef> <specRef>5A3090</specRef> <specRef>5A3070</specRef> <specAssembly collection="options" selectMin="60" selectMax="60" selectOn="credit"> <specRef>5A3080</specRef> <specRef>5J3020</specRef> <specRef>5A3060</specRef> <specRef>G51</specRef> </specAssembly> </specAssembly> </spec> <spec type="Stage"> <identifier>55072</identifier> <dc:title>Business Information Systems Stage 2</dc:title> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO1</identifier> <description>Develop knowledge and limited critical understanding of the main principles of the subject</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO2</identifier> <description>Develop the ability to apply concepts, principles and techniques of the subject, including their practical application</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO3</identifier> <description>Employ basic research methods in the subject area and propose appropriate different approaches to solving problems in the subject area</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO4</identifier> <description>Appreciate an understanding of the limits of their knowledge</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO5</identifier> <description>Compare a range of principles and techniques and undertake limited critical analysis of information to propose solutions to problems</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO6</identifier> <description>Communicate effectively both arguments and analysis to a variety of audiences and deploy key techniques effectively</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO7</identifier> <description>Develop existing skills and new competences that will in the future enable them to take responsibility within organisations</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO8</identifier> <description>Demonstrating ability to manage their own learning and make use of primary sources of information</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO9</identifier> <description>Expand transferable skills necessary for employment requiring some exercise of personal responsibility and decision making</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO10</identifier> <description>Use appropriate concepts to interpret the dimensions of business organisations and be able to provide high level discussion of the implications of these for ICT systems development</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO11</identifier> <description>Explore the technical, organisation and financial desirability and feasibility of possible ICT applications</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO12</identifier> <description>Demonstrate systems development skills from requirements elicitation to design</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO13</identifier> <description>Demonstrate an appreciation of the issues involved in management of IT and be able to apply project management techniques</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome> <identifier>55072_LO14</identifier> <description>Extend skills in the 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<dc:title>INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGY</dc:title> </spec> <spec type="Unit" level="3" credit="20"> <identifier>5A3040</identifier> <dc:title>ELECTRONIC COMMERCE</dc:title> <owningBodies> <organizationRef>mmu.ac.uk/mmubs/bitms</organizationRef> </owningBodies> <learningOutcomes> <learningOutcome type="Knowledge"> <identifier>5A3040_LO1</identifier> <description>The financial and business process implications of Electronic Commerce adoption by existing and start-up organisations</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome type="Knowledge"> <identifier>5A3040_LO2</identifier> <description>The software foundations of electronic commerce, particularly HTML and dynamic web page construction and deployment</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome type="Knowledge"> <identifier>5A3040_LO3</identifier> <description>Real-world e-business models and strategies</description> </learningOutcome> <learningOutcome type="Knowledge"> <identifier>5A3040_LO4</identifier> <description>Trust 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In addition, in-class tutorial sessions are held to support students in completing assessed work.</p> <p>Students are expected to take significant responsibility for their own learning and to disseminate their findings to others via the Intranet. Tutors provide significant resources on the Intranet, which include links to seminal academic publications and links to web sites that have appropriate Electronic Commerce content.</p> <p>Students are expected to undertake considerable tutor-directed reading and to spend at least forty hours in unsupervised laboratories.</p> <p>Tutors are available to answer queries from individual students during tutorials, laboratories and via e-mail.</p> </div> </description> </strategy> <syllabus> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <ul> <li>The strategic opportunities, threats and challenges presented by e-commerce</li> <li>The influence of e-commerce on the trade cycle</li> <li>Reasons for adopting or not adopting e-commerce</li> <li>Why e-businesses fail</li> <li>Security and trust issues</li> <li>Legal implications</li> <li>Tools and techniques for designing e-commerce web sites </li> </ul> </div> </description> </syllabus> <resource type="Indicative Reading"> <description> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Books</p> <ul> <li>Chaffey, D, (2004), E-Business and E-Commerce Management, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall</li> <li>Laudon, K.C. and Traver, C.G. 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Feedback to students in tutorial, laboratories and lectures. Computer-marked formative assessment and feedback</description> <assessmentWeighting>0</assessmentWeighting> </assessment> </assessments> <recognitions> <recognition> <award> <awardCredit>30</awardCredit> <awardLevel>3</awardLevel> </award> </recognition> </recognitions> <admission> <requirements> <requirement> <prerequisiteSpecs collection="options" selectMin="1"> <specRef>55072</specRef> <specRef>55082</specRef> </prerequisiteSpecs> </requirement> <requirement> <corequisiteSpecs> <description>None</description> </corequisiteSpecs> </requirement> </requirements> </admission> <offeringPattern> <studyMode>Full Time</studyMode> <studyHours>200</studyHours> <contactHours>48</contactHours> </offeringPattern> <contacts> <contact type="Unit Leader"><description>Dave Tucker</description></contact> </contacts> </spec> <spec type="Unit"> <identifier>5A3070</identifier> <dc:title>INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT</dc:title> </spec> <spec type="UnitGroup"> <identifier>G51</identifier> <dc:title>BUSINESS SCHOOL WIDE OPTION</dc:title> </spec> </curriculum>
